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Question· writtenPQ 150asked

152 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in public private partnership processes for national roads in particular an update on the current position of the N11 improvements in County Wicklow. [31950/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

152 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in public private partnership processes for national roads in particular an update on the current position of the N11 improvements in County Wicklow. [31950/12]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

148 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress made in developing urban bike schemes in other cities throughout the State in conjunction with city councils. [32099/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

148 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress made in developing urban bike schemes in other cities throughout the State in conjunction with city councils. [32099/12]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

147 Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the National Transport Authority’s review of the public service obligation bus contracts system. [31912/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

147 Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the National Transport Authority’s review of the public service obligation bus contracts system. [31912/12]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

142 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on new proposals to reform the penalty points system; if reform of the penalty points system will be included in the road taffic Bill 2012; when this Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30510/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

142 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on new proposals to reform the penalty points system; if reform of the penalty points system will be included in the road taffic Bill 2012; when this Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30510/12]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

140 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the annual Exchequer fund to the National Transport Authority in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; if he will also provide with the information a table indicating the individual spend by project either wholly or partially funded through the NTA in respect of the same years; if he will give details of the total financial commitments to current and planned projects; if he will provide a breakdown of the total numbers of staff working in the NTA by grade and annual remuneration and the total numbers of staff who may have availed of early retirement this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

140 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the annual Exchequer fund to the National Transport Authority in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; if he will also provide with the information a table indicating the individual spend by project either wholly or partially funded through the NTA in respect of the same years; if he will give details of the total financial commitments to current and planned projects; if he will provide a breakdown of the total numbers of staff working in the NTA by grade and annual remuneration and the total numbers of staff who may have availed of early retirement this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/12]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

137 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop a Department specific job creation plans; and if he will outline any initiative for job creation he plans to bring forward. [32095/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

137 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop a Department specific job creation plans; and if he will outline any initiative for job creation he plans to bring forward. [32095/12]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

135 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he envisages the construction of the new road, N22, from Ballyvourney to Macroom, County Cork, in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32024/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

135 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he envisages the construction of the new road, N22, from Ballyvourney to Macroom, County Cork, in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32024/12]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

729 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has determined a policy that is in the best interest of air travellers, the Irish taxpayer and the need to comply with national and international legislation in the context of the future ownership of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32396/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

729 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has determined a policy that is in the best interest of air travellers, the Irish taxpayer and the need to comply with national and international legislation in the context of the future ownership of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32396/12]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

728 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options in the context of the future structure and ownership of Aer Lingus; if he intends to exercise any particular options available to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32395/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

728 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options in the context of the future structure and ownership of Aer Lingus; if he intends to exercise any particular options available to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32395/12]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

133 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the DART underground project; if he will confirm that it is his intention to prioritise the project for access to infrastructure funding opportunities which are likely to arise at European level in the near future; if he will provide an updated estimate of the capital costs of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32104/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

133 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the DART underground project; if he will confirm that it is his intention to prioritise the project for access to infrastructure funding opportunities which are likely to arise at European level in the near future; if he will provide an updated estimate of the capital costs of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32104/12]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

734 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with the hotel, restaurant and transport sectors in the context of retaining existing jobs and maximising employment in the industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32401/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

734 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with the hotel, restaurant and transport sectors in the context of retaining existing jobs and maximising employment in the industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32401/12]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

732 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maximise job creation prospects through the medium of road, rail and air transport with particular reference to the need for competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32399/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

732 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maximise job creation prospects through the medium of road, rail and air transport with particular reference to the need for competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32399/12]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

125 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department have succeeded in achieving job retention or job creation targets identified to date; the objectives achieved in this regard to date; the extent to which favourable comparison can be made on an annual basis over the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32112/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

125 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department have succeeded in achieving job retention or job creation targets identified to date; the objectives achieved in this regard to date; the extent to which favourable comparison can be made on an annual basis over the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32112/12]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

123 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for a body such as the Irish Aviation Authority operating as a semi-commercial body which sets its own charges and pay scales. [32096/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

123 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for a body such as the Irish Aviation Authority operating as a semi-commercial body which sets its own charges and pay scales. [32096/12]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

709 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the introduction of the credit card sized, plastic driving licence; if he will outline the engagement he has had to date with the relevant stakeholders concerning the proposed project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31849/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

709 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the introduction of the credit card sized, plastic driving licence; if he will outline the engagement he has had to date with the relevant stakeholders concerning the proposed project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31849/12]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

131 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the legislative and practical changes which have to be implemented to facilitate credit card sized driving licences; when such licences will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31949/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

131 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the legislative and practical changes which have to be implemented to facilitate credit card sized driving licences; when such licences will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31949/12]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

121 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in relation to the introduction of the new credit card sized driving licence; when he expects its introduction to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32051/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

121 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in relation to the introduction of the new credit card sized driving licence; when he expects its introduction to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32051/12]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

120 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his expectations for Ireland in the London Olympics; the programmes in place to ensure maximum Irish success at the games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32083/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

120 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his expectations for Ireland in the London Olympics; the programmes in place to ensure maximum Irish success at the games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32083/12]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

118 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the current strategy for supporting tourism in the underdeveloped regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31606/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

118 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the current strategy for supporting tourism in the underdeveloped regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31606/12]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

117 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the tendering of the ID photograph element of the new driver licence card; and the measures he will take to ensure that there will be no detrimental effect on jobs already providing this service. [32092/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

117 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the tendering of the ID photograph element of the new driver licence card; and the measures he will take to ensure that there will be no detrimental effect on jobs already providing this service. [32092/12]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

116 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has carried out any studies of the potential tourism impact of the creation of a cultural quarter incorporating the Moore Street national monument and surrounding areas, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32079/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

116 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has carried out any studies of the potential tourism impact of the creation of a cultural quarter incorporating the Moore Street national monument and surrounding areas, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32079/12]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

114 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects to implement in full the recommendations of the report of the review of the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32155/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

114 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects to implement in full the recommendations of the report of the review of the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32155/12]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

112 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will be supportive of future applications from Kerry County Council to widen Listry Bridge on the R563 Killarney to Milltown Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32023/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

112 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will be supportive of future applications from Kerry County Council to widen Listry Bridge on the R563 Killarney to Milltown Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32023/12]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

704 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be made available to organisations in County Kerry that wish to put on specific events for The Gathering; to whom applications should be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32005/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

704 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be made available to organisations in County Kerry that wish to put on specific events for The Gathering; to whom applications should be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32005/12]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

146 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding The Gathering project and the importance of the participation of the community and voluntary sector to the success of The Gathering. [31848/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

146 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding The Gathering project and the importance of the participation of the community and voluntary sector to the success of The Gathering. [31848/12]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

124 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans in place to involve the regions in The Gathering; the interaction there has been between local authorities, his Department and Fáilte Ireland to develop local initiatives for The Gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31948/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

124 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans in place to involve the regions in The Gathering; the interaction there has been between local authorities, his Department and Fáilte Ireland to develop local initiatives for The Gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31948/12]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

111 Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on progress made regarding The Gathering; his views on the best ways for local community groups to become involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32053/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

111 Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on progress made regarding The Gathering; his views on the best ways for local community groups to become involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32053/12]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

149 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in the progress made with the Luas BXD and any meetings he has had with public and private transport interests to ensure the best link up of services. [32098/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

149 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in the progress made with the Luas BXD and any meetings he has had with public and private transport interests to ensure the best link up of services. [32098/12]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

144 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give an indication as to when construction work will begin on the extension of the Luas BXD to Broombridge, Dublin. [31976/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

144 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give an indication as to when construction work will begin on the extension of the Luas BXD to Broombridge, Dublin. [31976/12]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

122 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any of the agencies operating under his aegis has carried out any study on the efforts being taken by the GAA to combat racism in Gaelic games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32089/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

122 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any of the agencies operating under his aegis has carried out any study on the efforts being taken by the GAA to combat racism in Gaelic games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32089/12]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

113 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any agencies operating under his aegis has carried out any study on racism in under age football; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

113 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any agencies operating under his aegis has carried out any study on racism in under age football; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/12]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

107 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any of the agencies operating under his aegis have carried out studies in the issues of gender discrimination in Irish sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

107 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any of the agencies operating under his aegis have carried out studies in the issues of gender discrimination in Irish sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32087/12]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

106 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the strategic importance or otherwise of Aer Lingus’ landing slots at Heathrow Airport, London, England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

106 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the strategic importance or otherwise of Aer Lingus’ landing slots at Heathrow Airport, London, England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/12]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

723 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the increased road safety statistics so far this year that are higher than this time last year (details supplied). [32336/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

723 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the increased road safety statistics so far this year that are higher than this time last year (details supplied). [32336/12]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

712 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the increased road safety statistics to date in 2012 that are up on this time in 2011, as of 26 June 92 people had died on our roads in 2012, which this compares to 84 deaths on this same date period in 2011 and in June 2012 alone 23 people have died in comparison to 15 in 2011. [31954/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

712 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the increased road safety statistics to date in 2012 that are up on this time in 2011, as of 26 June 92 people had died on our roads in 2012, which this compares to 84 deaths on this same date period in 2011 and in June 2012 alone 23 people have died in comparison to 15 in 2011. [31954/12]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

105 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he is taking to address the rise in road deaths in 2012 in comparison with the same period in 2011; if he has met with the CEO of the Road Safety Authority in respect of these figures; if he is satisfied that adequate funding is being allocated to all bodies with responsibility for maintaining road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30509/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

105 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he is taking to address the rise in road deaths in 2012 in comparison with the same period in 2011; if he has met with the CEO of the Road Safety Authority in respect of these figures; if he is satisfied that adequate funding is being allocated to all bodies with responsibility for maintaining road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30509/12]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will work with Fáilte Ireland in the interests of promoting tourism, to ensure that there is no cut to the opening hours of the James Joyce Museum at the Martello tower in Sandycove; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32101/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

102 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will work with Fáilte Ireland in the interests of promoting tourism, to ensure that there is no cut to the opening hours of the James Joyce Museum at the Martello tower in Sandycove; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32101/12]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any agencies operating under his aegis have carried out a study into the provision of sporting facilities for disabled children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32090/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

101 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any agencies operating under his aegis have carried out a study into the provision of sporting facilities for disabled children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32090/12]

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